LEGNANO Gran Premio, Campagnolo Gran Sport, 58cm (1958) – SOLD

The name Legnano entered in the world of cycling in 1908, when Emilio Bozzi founded his company “Emilio Bozzi & C”.m based in Milan, Italy. He was a great businessman and had idea was to produce hiqh quality bicycles. In the meanwhile Bozzi acquired several brands like Pearl and Frejus.

“The logo of the Legnano brand is based on the warrior “Alberto da Giussano“. Alberto da Giussano was an Italian legendary Guelph warrior during the wars of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa in 12th century. A tradition, probably fabricated by 14th century Milanese chroniclers, attributes to him the deed of forming the “Company of Death” that defended the Carroccio of the League at the Battle of Legnano.

Legnano was an Italian professional cycling team active from 1908 to 1966. It is ranked as the 6th most successful cycling team in history. Many biggest victories were achieved on Legnano bikes, thanks to biggest champions of the cycling history like Alfredo Binda, Learco Guerra, Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi and Ercole Baldini. The team participated in the Giro di Italia 46 times, won the team classification 11 times and earned 135 stage wins.

Ercole Baldini (Team Legnano) – world champion 1958

Proudly presenting this legendary Italian top class racing machine – LEGNANO Gran Premio which dates back to 1958..  The frame shines in iconic Legnano paintjob, made of special seamless drawn light tubes FALCK, Campagnolo drop-outs and typical Legnano lugs and  seat clamp which has a bolt under the top tube. The cheery on the top of the cake are the parts: Campagnolo Gran Sport groupset with high flange hubs marked Legnano,  TTT Gran Prix cockpit, Legnano marked cranks, BROOKS saddle.

Iconic and very collectible! Nice catch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready.

Frame & Fork: Legnano Gran Premio

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 58 cm

-top tube (c-c): 57 cm

-headset tube: 14 cm

-standover: 80 cm

Crankset: Legnano

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Shifters: Campagnolo Gran Sport

Brake Levers: Universal 454939

Brakes: Universal 454939

Handlebar: TTT Gran Prix

Stem: TTT Gran Prix (marked Legnano)

Hubs: Campagnolo Record 1st gen (high flange, marked Legnano)

Cassette: Regina S.C.

Chain: Regina S.C.

Saddle: BROOKS

Handlebar tape: cotton, red

Condition: Used, but good condition. Original paint and decals. The frame has no cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1958/59

Price: SOLD (September 2025)